Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
27/10/2025
Planned Interview
Date
12/11/2025
We
are a specialist branch of Pharmacy that works tirelessly behind the scenes,
ensuring life changing and lifesaving medications and treatments are
prepared, this particular role is pivotal to achieving this.
We
are whole heartedly committed to continuing and nurturing the legacy of the
NHS, by working together as a team to place patient care at the highest
priority, essentially placing patient care above personal gain.
This
position is a great opportunity to either start a career in Aseptics or
develop further within this specialised discipline.
You
will ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have good
practical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role.
If
these are qualities you possess, then we would love to hear from you.
As
the successful candidate you must have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as
working within a team.
In
return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to
further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. The
Pharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you can
reach your full potential.
For
a genuinely special and rewarding career, prepare to make a difference and
apply to join Preparative Services and start your Aseptics journey.
Main duties of the job
This
is a varied role working across both Aseptic Units (SJUH and LGI).
The
day-to-day running of the department, managing workflow, managing the rota
and ensuring the service runs efficiently is the main duty of this role
Other
aspects of the role include preparing the variety of IV medicines we produce,
supervising this production, working in our outer or inner support areas and
also ensuring a sterile environment is maintained within the Aseptic Units by
following a stringent cleaning and monitoring schedule.
In
return for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity to
further develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. We are
committed to on-going development of our staff ensuring you can reach your
full potential.
About us
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,
offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with
excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation
for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Our
vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This
is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we
are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best
outcomes for our patients.
MMPS
is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities
span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer
a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff -
https://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Our
vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and
we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the
equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within
the course of their business.
Responsible
for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration
Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the
service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working
practice.
Support
the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management,
annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals.
Deputise
for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence.
As
a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the post holder will act
with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice
Professional
Accountability
To
uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
To
uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values
To
ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained
To
promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders,
both internal and external
To
maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code
Comply
with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and
Clinical waste management.
To
deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence
Preparative
Services
Involved
in the Aseptic Dispensing Service preparing a range of aseptically dispensed
medicines to patients in the trust.
Participation
in accuracy checking of prepared medicines.
Ensure
all aseptically prepared products released to wards are distributed in a safe
and secure manner following all relevant SOPs.
Prioritise
workload and analyse situations to resolve problems.
Organise
the workflow within aseptic services.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain
professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the
equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact within
the course of their business.
Responsible
for the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-Registration
Trainee Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, ensuring all staff in the
service area are kept up to date and informed of any changes in working
practice.
Support
the line management of a team and be responsible for attendance management,
annual leave planning, 1-1s and appraisals.
Deputise
for the Specialist Technicians (Band 6) in their absence.
As
a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council the post holder will act
with a level of autonomy in their day to day practice
Professional
Accountability
To
uphold the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council
To
uphold and demonstrate the Leeds Way Values
To
ensure that a portfolio of continuous professional development is maintained
To
promote and maintain relationships between Pharmacy and all stakeholders,
both internal and external
To
maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trusts dress code
Comply
with Trust and departmental procedures relating to Health and Safety and
Clinical waste management.
To
deputise for the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in their absence
Preparative
Services
Involved
in the Aseptic Dispensing Service preparing a range of aseptically dispensed
medicines to patients in the trust.
Participation
in accuracy checking of prepared medicines.
Ensure
all aseptically prepared products released to wards are distributed in a safe
and secure manner following all relevant SOPs.
Prioritise
workload and analyse situations to resolve problems.
Organise
the workflow within aseptic services.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Experience of stock control systems.
- An understanding of clean room behaviours
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
- An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Desirable
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
Experience
Essential
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of good customer care.
- Ability to interpret written instructions.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify).
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Experience of stock control systems.
- An understanding of clean room behaviours
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
- An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
Desirable
- A desire for career progression within Aseptics.
Experience
Essential
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Support Workers.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of good customer care.
- Ability to interpret written instructions.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
